State
Attorney General Paxton Urges Courts to Expedite Concertina Wire Fencing Lawsuit
Paxton said that the letter highlights “extremely misleading” claims made by the Biden administration about Texas’ border security measures.
Property Tax Relief and Higher Ed Reform Among Patrick’s Charges Ahead of Next Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also noted that he may release an additional—albeit shorter—list of interim charges before the session begins in January.
Texas Democrats Call on Colleges to Give Financial Aid to Children of Illegal Aliens
The letter states that the revamped FAFSA application disproportionately harms students with illegal alien parents.
Texas A&M Advancing Race-based Hiring in Schools
The terms “diversity” and “equity” are used repeatedly in a program the Biden administration funded with federal taxpayer monies.
State Archive
Trump Endorses David Covey: It’s Time to Fire Dade Phelan
Former President Donald Trump has turned his eyes on Texas, endorsing a challenger to House Speaker Dade Phelan. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump offered his support to former Orange County Republican Chairman David Covey. “David Covey is...
Texas Attorney General Refuses to Surrender Shelby Park
Amidst a military-like standoff between the Texas National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is refusing to surrender control of the park to Border Patrol. In a January 26 letter addressed to Department of...
School Choice Advocate Corey DeAngelis Targets Anti-Choice Republicans
School choice advocate Corey DeAngelis announced on social media that his organization’s political action committee will be opposing anti-school choice representatives in the Texas House. DeAngelis listed a number of candidates, saying that American Federation for...
School Principal Cuts Campaign Ad in Her Office
A school principal is on video in her office urging voters to support a state lawmaker for re-election. That could be a violation of state law. State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R–Graford), who is facing a tough re-election battle, promoted a video by the principal of...
Dana Myers to Run for Texas GOP Chair
A previous version of this article incorrectly stated Myers served as chair of the Harris County GOP. She served as vice chair. The race for who will lead the Republican Party of Texas has kicked off. On Friday, Vice Chair Dana Myers announced at a Texas Federation...
Gov. Abbott’s Campaign Treasurer and Texans for Lawsuit Reform Oppose Abbott-Endorsed Candidate
John Nau, Chairman and CEO of Silver Eagle Beverages, is spending big in the upcoming House District 2 special election. Direct contributions made by Nau and the spending of the Nau-backed Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) and Associated Republicans of Texas (ART) are...
Drew Darby Touts Fake Endorsement from Greg Abbott
Another state lawmaker has been caught portraying a false endorsement on their campaign material. On his campaign website’s endorsements page, State Rep. Drew Darby (R–San Angelo) touts the endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott, however, has endorsed against Darby...
Appeals Court Sides With Taxpayers on Debt-Raising Constitutional Amendment
Citizens are celebrating as a court sided with taxpayers this week on a constitutional amendment which was proposed in 2021 and would allow counties to issue more taxpayer-backed debt. In its ruling, the Court set a rule ensuring voters are entitled to more...
Texas Officials Slam Biden Administration as Standoff Over Border Security Continues
As the unique standoff between the Texas National Guard and the U.S. Border Patrol at Shelby Park continues, state officials are blasting the Biden administration for facilitating illegal entry into Texas. In an interview on Steve Bannon’s “War Room,” Texas Attorney...